Obin defo known for his role as bod Wells on the popular TV show Dawson's Creek has passed away at the age of 51 his death was confirmed by his sister Kim defo through a poignant Facebook post heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he's finally at peace she wrote sharing a photograph of them together both smiling warmly Neo's death comes a few years after he faced a major life-altering event in 2019 when he lost his legs in a hid and run accident despite this tragic event Obie remained resilient and continued to inspire others through his work and personal strength Obin defo had a diverse acting career a graduate of Yale University's prestigious drama school he appeared in various television series including the West Wing Star Trek Voyager Stargate sg1 and the Jamie Fox show however he is best remembered for his role on Dawson's Creek where he starred from 1998 to 2002 the news of his passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from his colleagues and Friends Mary Margaret Humes who played Gail ly Dawson's mother on Dawson's Creek expressed her deep sorrow in a moving post she reflected on the difficulty of accepting his death describing him as a bright shining light and commending his love and tenacity what an example of pure unfiltered love and tenacity you said as you faced life's challenges of recent she added illustrating the impact Obie had on those around him Humes also shared a montage of behind the scenes videos celebrating Obie's life and his contributions to the show her tribute highlighted the sense of community and family that existed among the cast members of Dawson's Creek and how Obie's presence enriched their lives Obin def's passing marks the end of a life that was both impact and inspirational reminding fans and colleagues alike of the strength and resilience he demonstrated he leaves behind a legacy not only through his acting but also through the indomitable spirit with which he faced life's challenges